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Old 03-21-08 | 11:16 AM
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Size???

I am a road biker at heart but want to do some MTBing with my bros I am 5'11 what would be a good size bike for me...not looking for exact as I will not be riding it all that much...TIA
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Old 03-22-08 | 10:38 AM
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18 maybe?
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Old 03-22-08 | 03:06 PM
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I'm your height, and 19" works works well for me...
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Old 03-22-08 | 05:07 PM
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Go to the shop and try some out. We will do you no good.
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Old 03-23-08 | 08:44 AM
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No matter what you might read on bikeforums, size DOES matter.
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Old 03-23-08 | 03:51 PM
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Anywhere between 17 and 19 inches should be okay. You can always raise/lower your seatpost or get a longer/shorter stem if needed.

Riding the bike before you buy it is obviously the best way to find out if it fits.
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